Outdoor events near Hickory, North Carolina
29 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Hickory over the next three months: 22 races, 2 group outings and classes, and 5 ranger-led or guided programs. 4 are this weekend. A typical October day in Hickory reaches about 70°F and drops to 49°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 4 (NOAA 30-year average).
- 29 upcoming
- 4 this weekend
- October: 13
- November: 9
- December: 6
- January: 1
- 5KBurke Day For Life 5K and Fun RunSat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AMMorganton · 21 mi from Hickory
- Ranger programConectando Juntos con la NaturalezaSat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AMLake Shore Trailhead · 22 mi from Hickory
- 5K5K Zombie Run & One Mile Spooky Family Fun RunSat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AMMorganton · 21 mi from Hickory
- 5K10th Annual Wicked Fast 5KSat, Oct 10 · 6:00 PMTroutman · 24 mi from Hickory
- ClassState of AWE (Air, Water, and Earth): Science Educators WorkshopMon, Oct 12 · 9:00 AMLake Norman State Park · 22 mi from Hickory
- 5KApple Festival 5kSat, Oct 17 · 8:00 AMLincolnton · 18 mi from Hickory
- 100 mileHKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail RaceSat, Oct 17 · 8:00 AMHickory · 3.4 mi from Hickory
- Ranger programProject Wet for Littles!Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMLake Norman State Park · 22 mi from Hickory
- 5KNight Crawl 5KSat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PMNewton · 7.8 mi from Hickory
- RaceFirst Annual Roger B Lim Memorial RunSun, Oct 18 · 9:00 AMLenoir · 18 mi from Hickory
- Walk or hikeLANO's Slightly Haunted HikeFri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM22 mi from Hickory
- 5KSoles for Souls 5k Trail RunSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMDenver · 25 mi from Hickory
- 5KGoblin Gallop for Recovery 5K at WPCCFri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PMMorganton · 21 mi from Hickory
- 5KGobbler 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (45)Sat, Nov 7 · 8:30 AMHickory · 2.8 mi from Hickory
- RaceSgt. Ruff's Color RunSat, Nov 7 · 9:30 AMLenoir · 18 mi from Hickory
- Race2026 NCCX Race #8 HickorySun, Nov 8 · 12:40 AMHickory · 3.2 mi from Hickory
- 5KSt. James Elementary 10th Annual Royal Run Turkey Trot 5kSat, Nov 14 · 8:30 AMDenver · 24 mi from Hickory
- 5KHeart of a Lion 5kSat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AMTaylorsville · 15 mi from Hickory
- Ranger programCommunity Day: Conservation Stations!Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PMLake Norman State Park · 22 mi from Hickory
- 5K · 10KHickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K/10K & Youth Fun RunSat, Nov 21 · 12:01 AMHickory · 0.9 mi from Hickory
- 5KFall Frenzy 5KSat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AMTroutman · 24 mi from Hickory
- 5KTroutman Gobbler Run 5KThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMTroutman · 24 mi from Hickory
- 5KHoliday 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (49)Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AMHickory · 2.8 mi from Hickory
- Ranger programSanta at the LakeSun, Dec 6 · 10:00 AMLake Norman State Park-Swim Beach · 22 mi from Hickory
- RaceDirty Santa Trail RunSat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AMLenoir · 18 mi from Hickory
- 5K13th Annual Jingle Run 5KSun, Dec 13 · 3:00 PMTroutman · 24 mi from Hickory
- 5KFrosty 5kSat, Dec 19 · 8:00 AMLincolnton · 19 mi from Hickory
- Ranger programFirst Day of Winter: Bird CountMon, Dec 21 · 7:00 AMLake Norman State Park · 22 mi from Hickory
- 5KNew Year 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (01)Sat, Jan 2 · 8:30 AMHickory · 2.8 mi from Hickory
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Schedules come from park agencies, race sites and organizers' own calendars, checked daily. Events can change, so check the event page before you go. Typical weather is the NOAA 1991–2020 average.
